Figure 1. Coronal multi-planar reconstruction of the lower limb vessels demonstrating the right popliteal pseudoaneurysm (arrow).
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Case Report
Volume 14, Number 1, June 2025, pages 7-12
Surgical Repair of an Idiopathic Pediatric Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
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| Authors | Age | Gender | Clinical presentation | Surgical approach | Surgical procedure | Postoperative antiplatelet/anticoagulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSV: great saphenous vein; LMWH: low molecular weight heparin; PTFE: polytetrafluoroethylene. | ||||||
| Current case | 14 | Female | Acute limb ischemia | Posterior | Interposition graft with GSV | 3 months aspirin |
| Tolstano et al 2021 [1] | 5 | Male | Swelling, visible veins and purplish discoloration | Medial | Interposition graft with GSV | Not specified |
| Sivaharan et al 2019 [2] | 6 | Male | Acutely ischemic foot | Medial | Interposition graft with GSV | At least 3 months LMWH for secondary patency |
| Abich et al 2021 [3] | 16 | Male | Acute knee pain and tightness | Posterior | Interposition graft with GSV | Not specified |
| Megalopoulos et al 2007 [4] | 4 | Male | Pulsatile mass popliteal fossa/foot drop | Posterior | Interposition GSV | Not specified |
| Nasir et al 2022 [5] | 8 | Male | Dull pain behind knee | Posterior | Contralateral GSV | Not specified |
| Notrica et al 2016 [6] | 15 | Female | Acute leg pain | Medial | Interposition GSV | LMWH and aspirin |
| Perez-Burkhardt et al 2003 [7] | 14 | Male | Painful, pulsatile mass | Posterior | Popliteal pseudoaneurysm repair by primary suturing of defect | Not specified |
| Stinnett et al 1987 [8] | 10 | Female | Acute leg pain | Not specified | Interposition GSV | Not specified |
| Rangdal et al 2013 [9] | 8 | Female | Palpable mass | Not specified | PTFE interposition graft | Not specified |
| Pavic et al 2011 [10] | 14 | Female | Pulsatile mass | Not specified | Repair of popliteal pseudoaneurysm/primary suture repair | Not specified |
| Al-Hadidy et al 2007 [11] | 16 | Male | Swelling and pain | Not specified | Excision of popliteal pseudoaneurysm and GSV interposition | Not specified |
| Nasr et al 2022 [12] | 17 | Male | Acute limb ischemia | Posterior | Excision of popliteal pseudoaneurysm and end to end anastomosis | Not specified |
| Onan et al 2014 [13] | 12 | Male | Knee swelling/foot drop | Medial | Excision of popliteal pseudoaneurysm and primary end to end anastomosis | Not specified |